The 2026 Ballon d'Or ceremony will be held in London, overseen by Thierry Henry. Real Madrid has pinpointed a 23-year-old player as a possible future champion. PSG is set to face another potential withdrawal from the ceremony as a result of a rescheduled match against Lyon. Harry Kane's strong performance against Arsenal has boosted his chances. Alan Shearer has highlighted two leading candidates for the award. The race is still fiercely competitive.